In loving memory

Murray Bruce Allison

Date of death August 15, 2026

Service Details

Friday, 21 August 2026

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025
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Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and much loved father of Jane, and Tim. Loved brother of Ronald, Brian, Geoff, Jean, and Graeme. Special thanks to the staff of Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care of Murray. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Murray Allison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Backcountry Trust – supporting Aotearoa’s Backcountry Heritage would be appreciated and may be made online at backcountrytrust.org.nz/donate.  A service to celebrate and remember Murray’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, August 21, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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  1. E te rangatira Murray, haere ki ō tini, ki ō mano ki te pō Ko āu hikoi, ko āu whakapono e kore rawa e warewaretia Moe mai ki te ariki, okioki atu. Murray go and be with the loved ones that have passed before you Your pathways and visions will never be forgotten. Rest well, Murray
    Adam Whauwhau

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